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Shrewsbury Events April 2010
 

Whats on in and around Shrewsbury in April




FUN FAIR
01.04.2010  -  10.04.2010
Easter Funfair
Easter FunfairThe Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 07970407354
Email: grahamstokes1952@hotmail.com.uk
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Easter funfair opens 2 pm daily
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FOOD & DRINK FAIR
02.04.2010  -  ..
Shrewsbury Food and Drink Fair
Shrewsbury Food and Drink FairThe Square,
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 792547
Email: Stuart.jones80@tesco.net
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The fair run by Asterley Events aims to provide a high quality and diverse sale of local products connecting the producer of the product with the customer, helping to stimulate the local economy and understanding of food production.
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HORSE FUN RIDE
04.04.2010  -  04.04.2010
Hilley Farm Fun Ride
Hilley Farm Fun RideHilley Farm,
Pentre, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury SY4 1BP
Tel:
Email: knockinandkinnerleycc@googlemail.com
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The 2010 Hilley Farm fun ride takes place on Easter Sunday this year. Further details can be found on the website noted below.
More: www.kkcc.btik.com

HERITAGE
04.04.2010  -  04.04.2010
Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine
Visit Snailbeach Lead MineSnailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
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See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child
More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm

HERITAGE
05.04.2010  -  05.04.2010
Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine
Visit Snailbeach Lead MineSnailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
Twitter:
See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child
More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm

CHILDRENS WORKSHOP
06.04.2010  -  ..
Easter Hats & Beautiful Accessories Workshop
Easter Hats & Beautiful Accessories WorkshopThe Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email: admin@hiveonline.org.uk
Twitter: HiveShrewsbury
Create stunning Easter themed hats & accessories with fashion designer Jo Bloodworth. Ages 8 - 13. 10am - 3pm £15
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk

CHILDRENS WORKSHOP
07.04.2010  -  ..
Egg Art & Easter Card workshop
Egg Art & Easter Card workshopThe Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email: fraser@hiveonline.org.uk
Twitter: HiveShrewsbury
Decorate eggs and make easter cards. A stimulating morning of Easter themed fun, craft and creativity. 10am - 12 midday £6
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk

CHILDRENS WORKSHOP
08.04.2010  -  ..
Easter Animation
Easter AnimationThe Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email: admin@hiveonline.org.uk
Twitter: HiveShrewsbury
Create and Easter themed animation using digital and stop frame techniques. Ages 8 - 13. 10am - 3pm £15
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk

MARKET
10.04.2010  -  10.04.2010
Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square
Made in Shropshire - Fair in the SquareThe Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1SL
Tel: 01743241275
Email:
Twitter:
Made in Shropshire is a collaboration of local designer-makers, artists and food producers offering a wide range of products including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artwork, photography, glass, food and drink. 9:30 AM - 5 PM
More: www.madeinshropshire.co.uk

WALK
13.04.2010  -  13.04.2010
Shropshire Young Ramblers Walk
Shropshire Young Ramblers WalkNesscliffe Country Park,
Nr Shrewsbury
Tel:
Email: syr.update@gmail.com
Twitter: SYRamblers
Nesscliffe Country Park Amble. Shropshire Young Ramblers are a friendly bunch of people who enjoy walking in the countryside. This walk is an easy pleasant 4 mile walk round the country park and we will be retiring to the local pub. The paths may be muddy so boots are recommended. For more information it is recommended you check out the SYR website. 10.30am start,
More: syr.org.uk/nesscliffe.html

CHILDRENS WORKSHOP
13.04.2010  -  ..
Easter Home Accessories workshop
Easter Home Accessories workshopThe Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email: admin@hiveonline.org.uk
Twitter: HiveShrewsbury
Make beautiful textile creations such as embroidered cushions for your home. Ages 8 - 13. 10am - 3pm £15
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk

CHILDRENS WORKSHOP
14.04.2010  -  ..
Drama Workshop
Drama WorkshopThe Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email: fraser@hiveonline.org.uk
Twitter: HiveShrewsbury
Learn dramatic techniques and develop performance skills. 10am - 3pm £15
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk

CHILDRENS WORKSHOP
15.04.2010  -  ..
Music Production and Instrumental workshop
Music Production and Instrumental workshopThe Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email: admin@hiveonline.org.uk
Twitter: HiveShrewsbury
Experiment with instruments, computers and production techniques to create a song in a day. Ages 8 - 13. 10am - 2pm £12
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk

CHEESE & WINE
16.04.2010  -  16.04.2010
Cheese & Wine Evening
Cheese & Wine EveningBerrington Village Hall,
Berrington, Shrewsbury SY5 6HB
Tel: 01743 761642
Email: dean@thebusinesscompany.biz
Twitter:
Cheese and wine evening (in aid of Berrington with Betton Strange PCC). Price includes one glass of wine and selection of cheese. Licensed bar & raffle. 7.30pm - midnight £10.00
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MARKET
17.04.2010  -  17.04.2010
Market Day in The Square
Market Day in The SquareThe Square,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 07876492839
Email: kate.roberts@rabi.org.uk
Twitter:
Visit the town, and come to the Square. Packed with an array of stalls. Proceeds for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. 9.00am - 4.30pm
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MUSIC
18.04.2010  -  ..
Wihan Quartet:Beethoven Series V
Wihan Quartet:Beethoven Series VThe Lion Hotel,
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UY
Tel: 01630 654444
Email:
Twitter:
The energetic ensemble does Beethoven justice with their interpretations of his work-Quartet Op18 No5, Quartet Op135, Quartet Op50 No2 'Rasumoivsky'. 7:30pm £13
More: www.shropshiremusictrust.com

CARTOON FESTIVAL
22.04.2010  -  25.04.2010
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festivalvarious locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281200
Email: visitorinfo@shropshire.gov.uk
Twitter:
Unique opportunities to see artists at work: 20 of them on huge boards in The Square plus the Festival themed exhibition at Bear Steps Gallery featuring new cartoon originals and exhibitions of Greek and Australian cartoons at Theatre Severn.
More: www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com

MUSIC FESTIVAL
30.04.2010  -  03.05.2010
St Chad’s Music Festival
St Chad’s Music FestivalSt Chad’s Church & St Alkmund’s Church,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 365478
Email: info@stchadsfestival.org.uk
Twitter:
Festival includes a lecture on the life of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Organ Recitals, a performances by the Darwin Voices with the English String Orchestra conducted by David Leeke; The Sterling Trio, Laura Collins & Trio, Vanessa Latarche – and St Chad’s Church music. £5 - £15.
More: www.stchadsfestival.org.uk

FILM
30.04.2010  -  30.04.2010
Centenary Celebration Evening
Centenary Celebration EveningColeham Primary School,
Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN
Tel: 01743 362668
Email: karen41smith@live.co.uk
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Screening of an archive film featuring footage of Shrewsbury from 1914 onwards. Tickets cost £5 per person and are available now from the school office. Complementary glass of wine is included in the ticket, subsequent refreshments are available for a donation. 7pm
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